Predator exposure enhances the escape behaviour of a small marsupial, the burrowing bettong
Animals protected in fenced reserves can quickly lose behaviours that allow them to avoid predation. This study looked at how prior exposure to cats influenced escape behaviour in Burrowing Bettongs. When exposed to a threatening stimulus, cat-exposed bettongs reacted more quickly and fled at greater speeds than naïve bettongs. This demonstrates that coexistence with low densities of introduced predators encourages the development of behaviours that may reduce predation risk. Full Article here
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Effectiveness of thermal cameras compared to spotlights for counts of arid zone mammals across a range of ambient temperatures
Effective monitoring of mammal species is essential for their management. This study compared the use of emerging thermal technology with traditional methods of spotlight surveying. Surveys conducted using thermal cameras detected up to 30% more mammals, potentially allowing for more accurate estimates of population densities. Full Article here
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Individual traits influence survival of a reintroduced marsupial only at low predator densities
Australia's mammal species are susceptible to predation by cats due to a lack of shared evolutionary history. This study looked at physical characteristics and survival of bettongs that have coexisted with cats for at least 3 years, compared to predator- naïve bettongs. Bettongs from predator exposed populations were found to have larger feet, indicating cat exposure induces selection for physical traits. Full Article here
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Sex determination of non-model organisms in the absence of field records using Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT) data
Accurate sex determination is an important factor when studying species demography, dispersal, and population structure. For DNA samples where individual sex was not recorded or unable to be determined in the field, laboratory sex analysis can be costly and time consuming. This study found that DArT genomic data can be used to accurately determine sex even in species without complete reference genomes, such as the Greater Stick-Nest Rat. Full Article here
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Genetic Management of Captive and Reintroduced Bilby Populations
Conservation of genetic diversity is a critical factor for long-term population survival. This study looked at genetic diversity of Greater Bilby populations across many captive-bred and reintroduced populations. It was found that some populations within fenced reserves had lost diversity over time, due to being genetically isolated for long periods. This highlights the importance of maintaining genetic connectivity through ongoing translocations of individuals between different populations, reducing the negative effects of inbreeding and genetic drift. Full Article here
Peer Reviewed Publications
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McGregor, H., Read, J., Johnson, C. N., Legge, S., Hill, B., & Moseby, K. (2020). Edge effects created by fenced conservation reserves benefit an invasive mesopredator. Wildlife Research, 47(8), 677-685.
July 6, 2020
Moseby, K. E., McGregor, H., & Read, J. L. (2020). Effectiveness of the Felixer grooming trap for the control of feral cats: a field trial in arid South Australia. Wildlife Research, 47(8), 599-609.
January 20, 2020
McGregor, H., Moseby, K., Johnson, C. N., & Legge, S. (2019). The short-term response of feral cats to rabbit population decline: are alternative native prey more at risk?. Biological Invasions, 22(2), 799-811.
November 15, 2019
Coggan, N. V., & Gibb, H. (2019). Digging mammal reintroductions reduce termite biomass and alter assemblage composition along an aridity gradient. Oecologia, 191(3), 645-656.
October 23, 2019
West, R. S., Tilley, L., & Moseby, K. E. (2019). A trial reintroduction of the western quoll to a fenced conservation reserve: implications of returning native predators. Australian Mammalogy, 42(3), 257-265.
October 16, 2019
Short, J., Copley, P., Ruykys, L., Morris, K., Read, J., & Moseby, K. (2019). Review of translocations of the greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor): lessons learnt to facilitate ongoing recovery. Wildlife Research, 46(6), 455-475.
September 13, 2019
Mills, C. H. (2019). Is vegetation change a legacy of native mammal decline? PhD Thesis, The University of New South Wales
September 1, 2019
Decker, O., Leonard, S., & Gibb, H. (2019). Rainfall‐dependent impacts of threatened ecosystem engineers on organic matter cycling. Functional Ecology, 33(11), 2254-2266.
August 20, 2019
Woolley, L. A., Geyle, H. M., Murphy, B. P., Legge, S. M., Palmer, R., Dickman, C. R., … & Woinarski, J. C. (2019). Introduced cats Felis catus eating a continental fauna: inventory and traits of Australian mammal species killed. Mammal Review, 49(4), 354-368.
August 19, 2019
Blumstein, D. T., Letnic, M., & Moseby, K. E. (2019). In situ predator conditioning of naive prey prior to reintroduction. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 374(1781), 20180058.
July 29, 2019
Moseby, K. E., McGregor, H., Hill, B. M., & Read, J. L. (2020). Exploring the internal and external wildlife gradients created by conservation fences. Conservation Biology, 34(1), 220-231.
July 16, 2019
Murphy, B. P., Woolley, L. A., Geyle, H. M., Legge, S. M., Palmer, R., Dickman, C. R., … & Woinarski, J. C. (2019). Introduced cats (Felis catus) eating a continental fauna: the number of mammals killed in Australia. Biological Conservation, 237, 28-40.
June 20, 2019
Read, J. L. (2019). Among the Pigeons: Why Our Cats Belong Indoors. Wakefield Press.
June 12, 2019
Ross, A. K., Letnic, M., Blumstein, D. T., & Moseby, K. E. (2019). Reversing the effects of evolutionary prey naiveté through controlled predator exposure. Journal of Applied Ecology, 56(7), 1761-1769.
May 14, 2019
Moseby, K.E., and Read, J.R. (2014). The use of camera traps to monitor poison bait uptake. In: Meek, P.D., Ballard, A.G., Banks, P.B., Claridge, A.W., Fleming, P.J.S., Sanderson, J.G. and Swann, D.E. (eds). Camera Trapping in Wildlife Research and Management, CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne, Australia.
May 1, 2019
Hayward, M., Moseby, K.E., and Read, J.R. (2014). The role of predator exclosures in the conservation of Australian fauna. In: Glen, A. and Dickman, C. (eds). Carnivores of Australia. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Australia.
Moseby, K.E., Copley, P., Paton, D.C. and Read, J.R. (2018). Arid Recovery; a successful conservation partnership. In: Garnett, S., Latch, P., Lindenmayer, D. and Woinarski, J. (eds.). Recovering Australian Threatened Species – A Book of Hope. CSIRO Publishing, Canberra, Australia.
Moseby, K.E., Crowther, M.S. and Letnic, M. (2018). Ecological role of an apex predator revealed by a reintroduction experiment and Bayesian statistics. Ecosystems, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-018-0269-6.
Moseby, K.E., Letnic, M., Blumstein, D.T. and West, R. (2018). Designer prey: Can controlled predation accelerate selection for anti-predator traits in naïve populations?. Biological Conservation, 217: 213-221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2017.09.022.
Moseby, K.E., Letnic, M., Blumstein, D.T. and West, R. (2018). Understanding predator densities for successful co-existence of alien predators and threatened prey. Austral Ecology, https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.12697.
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